La Fabrique de Bagel Montréal se spécialise dans la méthode traditionnelle de préparation des bagels montréalais, bouillis puis cuits au four à bois pour obtenir une mie dense et une croûte dorée caractéristique. Cet établissement met en avant une sélection de bagels parfumés, généreusement recouverts de graines de pavot ou de sésame, qui servent de base à une variété de sandwichs gourmands et de tartinades. Une gamme variée de jus pressés à froid et de smoothies aux fruits offre un accompagnement rafraîchissant complétant parfaitement les produits de boulangerie proposés. Le comptoir de viennoiseries présente des créations feuilletées et beurrées, cuites sur place pour maintenir une constance rigoureuse dans la qualité des produits. Le cadre sobre et fonctionnel souligne la maîtrise technique nécessaire à la réalisation artisanale de ces pains roulés à la main. Chaque élément reflète une exigence constante envers les procédés de fabrication authentiques.
La Fabrique de Bagel Montréal est largement reconnue pour la qualité et la fraîcheur de ses bagels, ainsi que pour sa vaste sélection de fromages à la crème originaux. De nombreux clients apprécient l'atmosphère accueillante et l'emplacement pratique au sein du Centre de commerce mondial. Bien que certains visiteurs soulignent la gentillesse et l'efficacité du personnel, d'autres font état d'expériences inconstantes variant entre un accueil chaleureux et des interactions plus distantes. Les avis sur le café sont partagés, certains le trouvant excellent tandis que d'autres sont déçus. Malgré quelques remarques concernant les prix ou la qualité inégale du service, l'établissement demeure une destination prisée pour ceux qui souhaitent savourer un authentique bagel montréalais dans un cadre agréable et abrité.
I have read good things about the bagels in Montreal, but was disappointed here. My sesame bagel with salmon was premade & not fresh. I asked for a fresh toasted bagel & was told they are premade &
heated when ordered. The bagel was soft & chewy & lacked flavor. The price for two was not a value at $26 CN!
Stopped by on a road trip to Montreal, after scouting around for breakfast/brunch spots open before 9am. They were quite busy this morning with a group of hotel guests in & out of a sports event, but the service was good & were accommodating with our many questions.
We got the three meat with cheese, prosciutto & brie, & salmon & cream cheese bagels. Honestly, I love Montreal bagels more than New York style & these bagels hit the spot!
The juices are also so good! Recommend the strawberry & banana or raspberry juice for a non-smoothie, non-caffeinated pick me up.
There's not much seating outside the storefront or inside the building.
As a New Yorker, I came in with high bagel expectations-& while the famed Montreal bagel didn't quite hit the same high notes, I can still appreciate its charm. These are not your oversized, doughy deli bagels; they're smaller, denser, slightly sweet, & wood-fired for a subtle crisp. It felt more like a junior version of what I'm used to, but that's more about style than quality.
What really stood out was the service-warm, attentive, & efficient. My bagel was served hot, fresh from the oven, & paired with a generous tea selection that made for a cozy, unhurried breakfast.
All in all, while the bagel itself may not have sparked a flavor revolution for this New Yorker, the experience was authentically Montreal: warm, welcoming, & full of character. Worth a visit for the cultural experience alone.
The bagel was very dry & lacked flavor. I was quite disappointed & didn't even finish it. It was also disappointing to find out that the bagels aren't made fresh-they're all pre-prepared, which really affects the quality.
I'm not even a bagel person, but I came here because of its reputation. Walked 20 minutes in the cold wearing just a T-shirt (with some stops along the way, of course).
We had one Americano, one juice, & two bagels-each sliced in half to share.
The chicken & cheese bagel was rich & flavorful thanks to the salty cheese. The chicken had a slight sweetness to it. Once the bagel was heated, the sesame aroma really came through. One bite, & you'd feel it was worth traveling thousands of miles.
The other half was smoked salmon & avocado. Since the salmon was lightly seasoned, it couldn't be heated, so the bagel itself was a bit hard-but with each chewy bite, the salmon & avocado danced through, like fish swimming freely. The sesame seeds added an extra layer of texture-cold but stunningly flavorful.
The mixed juice (raspberry & mango) wasn't too sweet-very drinkable. At $7, it's even cheaper than the $7.20'Three Brothers' drink at CoCo nearby. Who's still buying CoCo?
The Americano? Honestly, I had low expectations. I mean, what would you expect from a bagel shop? But it was surprisingly good-rich in oils, medium-light roast, with clear tea notes & a touch of fruity acidity. Truly excellent.
Also, while lingering at the entrance watching people chat outside the shop, I jumped in to ask which flavor was the best. A white gentleman complimented me:
'Where did you get your Hermès scarf?'
-'In Douyin,' I replied.
They are in RESO/Underground. This was our second time. We had toasted sesame bagels with regular cream cheese, juice & coffee. Very decent food & kind service.
If you find yourself in downtown & craving a delicious & authentic bagel, I totally understand how important that is. This is the perfect spot for you!
